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World Milk Day is celebrated on June 1 and was established by the United Nations in 2001. The day is celebrated in many countries, with e.g. distribution of free milk, various events, parades, competitions and the like. InContinue reading " World Milk Day"
Italy has its national day today. Italians celebrate their day, like many other countries, with air shows and military parades. Of course, there is Italian dinner, perhaps with a delicious Italian red wine, thatcontinue reading " Italy's National Day"
Ingrid Espelid Hovig's birthday is 3 June 1924. She was known as the very first TV chef and had over 300 food programs on NRK for 34 years. In addition, she wroteContinue reading " Ingrid Espelid Hovig's birthday"
Cheese Day is celebrated in Australia today. Cheese is a very old food. The first cheeses were probably produced 5500 years before our era. Both Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East have beenContinue reading " Cheese Day"
Denmark's Constitution Day marks the introduction of the first constitution in 1849. It was the king's wife who asked Frederick VII to sign on this very day, so it would always beflagged Continue reading " Denmark's Constitution Day"
Sweden's National Day, formerly Swedish Flag Day, is celebrated today. Since we have practiced for years celebrating the national day in Norway, we think we should help the Swedes a little on their day, Continue reading "Sweden's National Day"
Portugal's National Day is celebrated on June 10 and is a celebration of their founding in 1143. The Portuguese food traditions contain a lot of fish and other seafood and the national dish is bacalao, whichContinue reading " Portugal's National Day"
The fan's birthday is, according to tradition, a humorous name for the dates of June 11 and December 11, when interest on mortgages fell due. The Old Custom of Fixing the Terms of These TwoContinue reading "The Birthday" of the Devil"
Today you can celebrate Corn Cob Day. Maize was introduced into Europe as early as 1534. Corn is rich in vitamins, fiber and antioxidants, so it deserves its own day. Additionally,Continue reading " Corn Cob Day"
International Falafel Day is celebrated today. Falafel are deep-fried bowls of chickpeas, which are served in the Middle East and North Africa. They are widely used as street food, served with delicious side dishes inContinue reading " International Falafel Day"
Philippines Independence Day is a celebration of independence from Spain. The day is an official holiday and is celebrated with flags, dance performances, choral singing, salute and civil and military parades. Philippine Food May BeContinue reading " Philippines Independence Day"
Russia's National Day is celebrated today as a mark of the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991. Russia is a huge country located in two continents and it is no surprise Continue reading "Russia's National Day"
I'm just not sure why this day exists, whether it's for making night out of kitchen claws or if it's meant as some sort of support. Anyway,Continue reading " Kitchen Claws Day"
The U.S. is celebrating Lobster Day today and I have to say that I think it's a good excuse to make yourself a tasty dish of lobster. You'll find more temptingContinue reading " Lobster Day"
School bread day is the last Friday before the summer holidays. It is possible that this may vary around the country, but I have started with Øvre Eiker, which is my home municipality. School bread wasContinue reading " School Bread Day"
Iceland's National Day is a celebration of independence from Denmark. They take to the streets to celebrate their independence with colourful ceremonies, trains, street theatre, entertainment and open-air dancing in the midnight sun. TheContinue reading " Iceland's National Day "
Global Martini Day is celebrated on the third Saturday of June each year. Martinis are easily recognisable, with their special glasses. If you want to test a martini recipe or Continue reading "Global Martini Day"
International Picknik Day is a pleasant food day and I recommend everyone to pray with someone they like at picknik. It's not that important to go that far, it cancontinue reading " International Picknik Day"
Midsummer is an ecclesiastical holiday commemorating the birth of John the Baptist, which is celebrated on June 24 each year. It was a public holiday in Norway until 1770. The day is named after the BaptistContinue reading " Midsummer – Midsummer – Jonsok"
Mozambique's National Day marks independence from Portugal and has been celebrated since 1975. The day is celebrated big in Maputo, with a great concert, with music, dance, art and poetry. Mozambique's traditional food consistsContinue reading " Mozambique's National Day"
Chocolate Pudding Day is celebrated in Sweden today. Most of us probably loved chocolate pudding as children (and maybe even as adults). As always, homemade tastes best and you will find recipeContinue reading " Chocolate pudding day celebrated in Sweden"
Madeira Day (Día de Madeira) is celebrated in Madeira, which belongs to Portugal on this day every year. Madeira has a lovely fortified wine, also called Madeira. It is both drunk as it isContinue reading " Madeira Day"
Canada Day - Fête du Canada is celebrated on July 1 each year, commemorating the merger of United Canada's, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick. The day is celebrated with parades, concerts, carnivals, markets,Continue reading " Canada Day"
Independence Day in Belarus - formerly Belarus is celebrated on July 3 every year. The day is a public holiday and is celebrated with military parades, parades in national costumes and various events. Belarus' food is affected Continue reading "Independence Day in Belarus - formerly Belarus"